Williston Highlands, FL Demographics

A map of Williston Highlands's Population by Race

Williston Highlands, Florida has an estimated population of 3,666, a dramatic increase from the 2,591 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.1% White, 15.7% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Williston Highlands, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Williston Highlands has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Williston Highlands, that probability was 35.4% in 2020 and 33.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Williston Highlands is ranked the 553rd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Williston Highlands was ranked the 623rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Williston Highlands's White Population

2,936 residents of Williston Highlands, or 80.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Williston Highlands is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Williston Highlands ranks 322nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williston Highlands's White population has grown by an estimated 42.7%. White residents' share of Williston Highlands's population has increased from 79.4% to 80.1%.

Williston Highlands is more White than neighboring Williston (57.1% White), East Williston (48.7% White), Raleigh (50.7% White), and East Bronson (65.1% White). Williston Highlands is less White than neighboring Morriston (100% White).

Williston Highlands's Black Population

0 residents of Williston Highlands, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Williston Highlands is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Williston Highlands ranks 508th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williston Highlands's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Williston Highlands's population has decreased from 4.8% to 0.0%.

Williston Highlands is less Black than neighboring Williston (28.2% Black), East Williston (51% Black), Raleigh (39.7% Black), and East Bronson (13.6% Black).

Williston Highlands's Asian Population

0 residents of Williston Highlands, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Williston Highlands is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Williston Highlands ranks 852nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williston Highlands's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Williston Highlands's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Williston Highlands is less Asian than neighboring Williston (1.4% Asian), and East Bronson (1.7% Asian).

Williston Highlands's Hispanic Population

576 residents of Williston Highlands, or 15.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Williston Highlands is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Williston Highlands ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williston Highlands's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 118.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Williston Highlands's population has increased from 10.2% to 15.7%.

Williston Highlands is more Hispanic than neighboring Williston (12.5% Hispanic), Morriston (0% Hispanic), East Williston (0.4% Hispanic), Raleigh (3% Hispanic), and East Bronson (6.3% Hispanic).

Williston Highlands's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Williston Highlands, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Williston Highlands is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Williston Highlands ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williston Highlands's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Williston Highlands's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Williston Highlands is more Native American/Other than neighboring Williston (0% Native American/Other), Morriston (0% Native American/Other), East Williston (0% Native American/Other), and East Bronson (0% Native American/Other). Williston Highlands is less Native American/Other than neighboring Raleigh (4.2% Native American/Other).

Williston Highlands's Multiracial Population

125 residents of Williston Highlands, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Williston Highlands is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Williston Highlands ranks 309th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williston Highlands's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Williston Highlands's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.4%.

Williston Highlands is more Multiracial than neighboring Williston (0.9% Multiracial), Morriston (0% Multiracial), East Williston (0% Multiracial), and Raleigh (2.4% Multiracial). Williston Highlands is less Multiracial than neighboring East Bronson (13.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.